Homemade Churros
Homemade Churros
Ingredients
For the Churro Dough
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg, large
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Frying and Coating
- 4 cups vegetable oil, for frying, or as needed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
For Serving (Optional)
- 1/2 cup chocolate sauce, for dipping
Instructions
- 1
In a medium saucepan, combine the water, butter, 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar, and salt. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally to melt the butter and dissolve the sugar.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Once boiling, remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the all-purpose flour all at once and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until a thick dough forms and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Return the saucepan to low heat and continue to stir the dough for 1-2 minutes to dry it out slightly. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min
- 4
Transfer the dough to a mixing bowl. Add the egg and vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed (or vigorously by hand) until the egg is fully incorporated and the dough is smooth and glossy.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Heat the vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer to 375°F. While the oil is heating, prepare a piping bag fitted with a large star-shaped nozzle. Transfer the churro dough to the piping bag.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 6
Carefully pipe 4-6 inch strips of dough directly into the hot oil. Use kitchen shears or a knife to cut the dough from the piping bag. Do not overcrowd the pot; fry in batches.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 7
Fry the churros for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Use tongs or a slotted spoon to transfer the fried churros to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 8
While the churros are still warm, combine the 1/2 cup granulated sugar and cinnamon powder in a shallow dish. Roll the churros in the cinnamon sugar mixture until evenly coated.
⏱️ 3 min
- 9
Serve the homemade churros immediately with chocolate sauce for dipping, if desired.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Homemade Churros
For the Churro Dough
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg, large
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Frying and Coating
- 4 cups vegetable oil, for frying, or as needed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
For Serving (Optional)
- 1/2 cup chocolate sauce, for dipping
Instructions
- 1
In a medium saucepan, combine the water, butter, 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar, and salt. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally to melt the butter and dissolve the sugar.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Once boiling, remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the all-purpose flour all at once and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until a thick dough forms and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Return the saucepan to low heat and continue to stir the dough for 1-2 minutes to dry it out slightly. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min - 4
Transfer the dough to a mixing bowl. Add the egg and vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed (or vigorously by hand) until the egg is fully incorporated and the dough is smooth and glossy.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Heat the vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer to 375°F. While the oil is heating, prepare a piping bag fitted with a large star-shaped nozzle. Transfer the churro dough to the piping bag.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 6
Carefully pipe 4-6 inch strips of dough directly into the hot oil. Use kitchen shears or a knife to cut the dough from the piping bag. Do not overcrowd the pot; fry in batches.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 7
Fry the churros for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Use tongs or a slotted spoon to transfer the fried churros to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 8
While the churros are still warm, combine the 1/2 cup granulated sugar and cinnamon powder in a shallow dish. Roll the churros in the cinnamon sugar mixture until evenly coated.
⏱️ 3 min - 9
Serve the homemade churros immediately with chocolate sauce for dipping, if desired.
⏱️ 1 min